Course Description

JAM-101: James provides students with a practical study of Christian living through one of the most application-oriented books in the New Testament. James teaches believers that genuine faith is demonstrated through daily obedience to God’s Word, perseverance during trials, wise speech, humility, prayer, compassion, and holy living. Rather than presenting faith as merely intellectual belief, James challenges Christians to live out their faith through actions that honor God and serve others.

Throughout this course, students will discover how spiritual maturity is developed through testing, how wisdom is received from God, how the tongue influences every area of life, and how faith is demonstrated through works that flow from a transformed heart. The course also addresses temptation, favoritism, worldliness, pride, patience, prayer, and restoring believers who have wandered from the truth.

Special emphasis is placed on becoming a doer of God’s Word, developing Christlike character, exercising practical wisdom, and maintaining an active faith that impacts families, churches, communities, and the world. Through Scripture study, workbook exercises, chapter quizzes, personal reflection, and ministry application, students will learn how biblical faith transforms everyday living.

Course Learning Outcomes

• Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Explain the historical background and purpose of the Book of James.
• Understand how trials produce spiritual maturity.
• Apply biblical wisdom to everyday decisions.
• Distinguish between hearing God's Word and obeying God's Word.
• Explain the biblical relationship between faith and works.
• Demonstrate biblical principles for controlling the tongue.
• Recognize and reject favoritism, pride, and worldly attitudes.
• Practice humility, patience, perseverance, and compassionate service.
• Develop a stronger and more consistent prayer life.
• Apply the teachings of James to personal discipleship, leadership, evangelism, and ministry.

Key Course Topics

• Introduction to the Book of James
• Growing Through Trials
• Asking God for Wisdom
• Overcoming Temptation
• Hearing and Doing the Word
• Faith Demonstrated Through Works
• Avoiding Favoritism
• Taming the Tongue
• Heavenly Wisdom Versus Earthly Wisdom
• Humility Before God
• Resisting Worldliness
• Patience During Suffering
• The Power of Prayer
• Restoring Wandering Believers
• Living Authentic Christian Faith

Expected Student Outcome

Upon completing JAM-101, students will demonstrate a mature, active faith that is evident in both their words and actions. They will understand that authentic Christianity is not merely believing biblical truth but living it consistently through obedience, humility, love, integrity, prayer, and compassionate service. Students will be equipped to face trials with perseverance, exercise godly wisdom in daily decisions, encourage and restore fellow believers, and reflect the character of Jesus Christ in every area of life. This course prepares students to become faithful disciples whose lives provide visible evidence of a transformed heart.

Prerequisites

Students must successfully complete:

ORI-101 — RAIN Welcome & University Orientation
HGF-101 — Holy Ghost Fire Movement
FST-101 — Fast Often
ROS-101 — Release of the Spirit
ROM-101 — Romans
GAL-101 — Galatians

Required Resources

• James Student Workbook
• Holy Bible
• ROJU Student Portal
• Course Videos
• Chapter Lessons
• Scripture Reading Plan
• Personal Reflection Journal
• Chapter Quizzes
• Final Course Examination

Completion Requirements

• To successfully complete JAM-101, students must:
• Read all five chapters of the Book of James.
• Complete every workbook lesson.
• Successfully complete each chapter quiz.
• Complete all Scripture reflection and application assignments.
• Participate in practical ministry or service assignments (if assigned).
• Pass the comprehensive final examination.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply the teachings of James to daily Christian living and ministry.

Lessons and Course Materials

1. James 1:1–18 — Trials and Temptations
2. James 1:19–27 — Hearing and Doing the Word
3. James 2:1–13 — Favoritism Forbidden
4. James 2:14–26 — Faith and Works
5. James 3:1–12 — Taming the Tongue
6. James 3:13–18 — Earthly and Heavenly Wisdom
7. James 4:1–12 — Submit Yourselves to God
8. James 4:13–17 — Boasting About Tomorrow
9. James 5:1–6 — Warning to Rich Oppressors
10. James 5:7–12 — Patience in Suffering
11. James 5:13–18 — The Prayer of Faith

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